College of Biblical Studies-Houston vs Welch College

College of Biblical Studies-Houston and Welch College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences for students seeking a faith-based education. While they share a common mission of providing Christ-centered instruction, they differ in several key aspects. College of Biblical Studies-Houston boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Welch College, on the other hand, has a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. Both institutions offer a range of popular majors, including Biblical Studies, Ministry, and Christian Education, but Welch College also features programs in Business and Music. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including graduation rates, student demographics, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	College of Biblical Studies-Houston	Welch College
Overview
Location	Houston, Texas	Gallatin, Tennessee
Campus setting	City: Large	Rural: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	63.0%	72.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Baptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$40	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $20,752 Out of state: $23,176	$35,382
Average net price	$14,550	$18,917
Tuition	In state: $6,576 Out of state: $9,000	$19,582
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $3,012 Meal plan: $5,070
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	79.0% Average amount $4,056	92.0% Average amount $13,876
Students receiving federal student loan	42.0% Average amount $2,654	35.0% Average amount $8,206
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	2.0% Average amount $18,648

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	418 Men 59.3% Women 40.7%	308 Men 49.0% Women 51.0%
Graduate students	N/A	27 Men 44.4% Women 55.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.2%	0.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	N/A	220
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Business	Education Theology Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Business
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	Association for Biblical Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.0%	62.2%
Dropout rate	20.0%	26.7%
Transferred out	N/A	8.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,534 Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: $25,538 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,060 Year 2: $28,309 Year 3: $21,903	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: N/A

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